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Unknown wasp? what is it? - Megarhyssa nortoni
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Unknown wasp? what is it? - Megarhyssa nortoni
Columbia County, Oregon, USA
June 11, 2009
Found while hauling wood, I would like to know what it is? And if I should avoid disturbing it.
Contributed by Doug on 11 June, 2009 - 4:22pm
Last updated 19 December, 2009 - 3:30pm

Moved
Moved from Giant Ichneumons.
… Bob Carlson, 19 December, 2009 - 3:30pm

male Megarhyssa, i suppose
compare
… v belov, 11 June, 2009 - 4:47pm

 
Megarhyssa
Thanks, looks like the right one.
… Doug, 11 June, 2009 - 4:57pm

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